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Africa
From heartbreak to hope: 65 years of disaster response
Starting in 1950 with the Korean War, World Vision has responded to the most urgent disasters and humanitarian crises around the world, providing immediate aid.
It gets worse in one of the world’s worst places — South Sudan
The civil war in South Sudan has left millions of people in need of food. World Vision is on the ground providing food assistance and needs your support.
Debbie Macomber: A love story
Best-selling author Debbie Macomber has written hundreds of stories. Today, she is the main character. The supporting characters of this story are a Microsoft VP, World Vision, and the girls of a school in Kenya. Read her story!
World Vision expert talks about conflict, hope in South Sudan
Disaster response expert Drew Clark answers questions about violence in South Sudan, challenges of working in a conflict zone, & hope for the war-torn country.
In one of the world’s poorest places, God was already there
At an unforgettable conference for pastors in South Sudan, Marilee Pierce Dunker met extraordinary men and women whose courage and faith continue to inspire her.
South Sudan’s tattered dreams
AUG. 1, 2015, SOUTH SUDAN — Four years after joyously celebrating its independence, South Sudan has plunged into violence. Listen to a special audio report about the complex needs of this fragile country.
Rainbows and water in Zambia
For people like Molly in Zambia, water is life … and a challenge. As blogger Rachel Teodoro walks in Molly’s shoes, learn how God’s “heart breaks for the challenges that these people face” but how he is there and the transformation already underway.
Our mother died because she ran too slow
Our team recently traveled to South Sudan, where they met a family of four siblings, orphaned and displaced by war, having recently lost their mother.
Ebola survivor brings dignity to burials
Maseray Kamara knows Ebola’s toll firsthand. The virus took her husband and sister during its rampage through Sierra Leone. Ebola struck her as well, but she survived.